Updated December 15, 2023 by the ABC13 Data Team

ABC13’s data team is tracking crime and safety across Houston and in your neighborhood.
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Auto Thefts
20,362

Last 12 months
Through December 14

Average Auto Thefts
15,640

Yearly average
2019 to 2022

Auto Theft Rate
884

Per 100,000 people
Last 12 months

Average Auto Theft Rate
679

Per 100,000 people
2019 to 2022


Auto thefts over the last 12 months are up 30.2% compared to the annual average over the last four years, according to the latest data available from the Houston Police Department.

The city averaged 392 stolen vehicles a week over the last 12 months. In 2019, that number was 262 a week.

A closer look at Houston auto thefts by neighborhood

The risk is not the same neighborhood to neighborhood. ABC13’s data team looked at the Houston Police Department’s data by neighborhood from 2019 through December 14.

The map color-codes each neighborhood by the auto theft rate over the last 12 months. The three darker blues represent neighborhoods with auto theft rates that are higher than the citywide rate. You can also click the box in the bottom right corner to see neighborhoods by the number of vehicles stolen.

Click on any neighborhood on the map to see detailed numbers, rates and trends. You can also search for a street name, place, landmark or zip code.